Chaminade University director of athletics Bill Villa has announced a three-year contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Eric Bovaird that will take him through April 2023. “Chaminade has been, and continues to be, a great place for me and my family,” Bovaird said. “I’m thankful to have this incredible job and am excited about the
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OFFICIAL: Harding Relieved of Duties at Assumption
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Following up on a story that HoopDirt.com first reported earlier this morning (DII DIRT). It’s now been made official that a coaching change has been made at DII Assumption College, as Director of Athletics Jamie Marcoux announced that men’s basketball head coach Michael Harding has been relieved of his duties, effective immediately. “I would like
DII DIRT: Coaching Change Made at Assumption College
I can confirm that DII Assumption College (MA) has made a change, and Mike Harding is no longer the Greyhounds head basketball coach. The team was informed late yesterday afternoon. Harding was hired at Assumption back in 2015 after serving as the associate head coach at UMass-Lowell for two seasons. Prior to that, he was
Calvin College Head Basketball Coach Vande Streek Announces Retirement
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Kevin Vande Streek has announced his retirement as Calvin College men’s basketball coach. Vande Streek will remain at Calvin as a professor and administrator. A native of Waupun, Wisconsin, Vande Streek retires after a 23-year run as head coach of the Knights. He is the longest tenured head coach in Calvin men’s basketball history. He
DII DIRT: Coker College Opens
I have heard from multiple great sources that Aric Samuel is out as the head men’s basketball coach at DII Coker College (SC). The athletic director informed the team of the move in a meeting earlier this evening. Samuel had spent three seasons as an assistant at Coker before being named as the head coach
Daily Dirt – 2/28/19
Things are starting to get busy. Here are a few small college things that I’ve heard… Kennesaw State posted their job yesterday (HERE). It’s still unclear if a search firm will be used, but I’ve heard that one of the Senior Associate AD’s is currently running the search. Too early for any legit non-speculative names
DI JUCO DIRT: Powell Resigns at Gulf Coast State
I can confirm that Jay Powell has resigned as the head men’s basketball coach at Gulf Coast State College (FL). He informed his team of the decision this afternoon. Powell just concluded his 12th year as the Commodores head coach. His team finished 14-15 (2-10) this past season. An official announcement is expected shortly.
Big Ten Issues Public Reprimand of Iowa Men’s Basketball Coach Fran McCaffery and Announces Institutional Fine
The Big Ten office issued a public reprimand of Iowa men’s basketball head coach Fran McCaffery for violating the Big Ten Sportsmanship Policy following Iowa’s game against Ohio State on Feb. 26. The Big Ten supports the University of Iowa’s two game suspension of Coach McCaffery announced on Wednesday. In addition, the conference announced that
DIII DIRT: Rogers out at Concordia University Chicago
I can confirm that Randy Rogers is no longer the the head men’s basketball coach at DIII Concordia University Chicago. Rogers, a 1983 CUC alum, had been the head coach at the school since 2015. In his four seasons, he tallied a 19-81 mark, including a 6-19 campaign this season. He had been a high
Fisk U Head Coach, former NBA Star Kenny Anderson suffers stroke
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Former NBA All-Star Kenny Anderson has suffered a stroke. The 48-year-old Anderson recently completed his first season coaching NAIA program Fisk University in Nashville. Fisk said in a statement Tuesday that the university community extends its “thoughts and prayers” to Anderson and his family. Anderson’s wife, Natasha Anderson, said in a statement
Bisio Named Head Basketball Coach at College of the Redwoods
College of the Redwoods has hired a new Head Men’s Basketball Coach. Ryan Bisio, the current Director of Athletics at St. Bernards High School, will take over the coaching position for the 2019-20 CR basketball season. Bisio is a seasoned and dynamic basketball coach, who has coached at Santa Rosa Junior College, Arcata High School,
JUCO DIRT: Malcolm X College Opens
I can confirm that Jake Lindfors is no longer the head coach at NJCAA Malcolm X College in Chicago. I have heard that he departed to begin a career in law enforcement. Lindfors came to Malcolm X last May after a spending one season as an assistant at D2 Black Hills State University. He also